Now, eggs are hurled at CPI(M) leader Minakshi Mukherjee

CPI(M) leader Minakshi Mukherjee was attacked with eggs while visiting the family of a deceased party worker in Cooch Behar, West Bengal. The party has alleged that local BJP members carried out the attack while police stood by, prompting protests and subsequent arrests.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political volatility and concerns regarding the rule of law and police impartiality in West Bengal's shifting political landscape.
Eggs were hurled at the car of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Minakshi Mukherjee at Cooch Behar on Tuesday (July 7, 2026).
The article reports on allegations from both sides and quotes the CPI(M) leadership directly while maintaining a neutral reporting tone.
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